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« Reply #20 on: March 18, 2018, 12:32:54 pm » |
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Yesterday's poor performance was on the cards from the start, coz JFH got it wrong.
Maloney is a really good player, and I like him. Perhaps Facey is a better player. I find this a difficult one to call, so it needs to be the better defender. I think i would go with Facey with Maloney on the bench.
Bunney is not a left back! His confidence is not good and he should be rested. Buchs is the only real left back, but it looks as though he has been sidelined by JFH and is likely not to get picked.
Perrera should never have played in a deep central role yesterday. Anyway, he is always getting involved with the ref and needs to butt out. Too much like Ishmael Demontagnac - an undoubted talent who is more likely to let you down soon after he has stunned you with a piece of magic. Subs bench for him!
Hoskins I have always liked but he hasn't picked up from where he left off earlier last season when he got that awful knee injury. Players back from serious knee injuries are not as good as they were before!
Grimes - too erratic and I am not convinced. Well done Exeter for getting £1.75m for him!
Powell is not a winger. He is not built like a winger anc does not know how to position himself like a winger. If he isn't given the ball quickly, instead of moving left or right to create space for him to move into, he COMES BACK TOWARDS THE PLAYER WITH THE BALL AND MAKES HIMSELF INEFFECTIVE! He not only did this several times yesterday...he does it in every game!
Battling players is what we need...they will make a team! Foley and McWilliams will give you more commitment. AND WE HAVE TO PLAY 2 MEN UP FRONT JFH! We have Van Veen and Luckasen who may be able to play together or with Long - who may not be available on Tuesday if he has a back problem.
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Facey Taylor Barnett Turnbull
Foley McWilliams O'Toole Ariyibi
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I have assumed that Buchannan wont get picked and Long will remain injured
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« Reply #21 on: March 18, 2018, 13:50:12 pm » |
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To save me trawling back through old threads ...How many of you guys wanting Buchs back in the team were saying he was past it/not up to league 1 standard before the January window?  |
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« Reply #22 on: March 18, 2018, 13:54:27 pm » |
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To save me trawling back through old threads ...How many of you guys wanting Buchs back in the team were saying he was past it/not up to league 1 standard before the January window? I guess quite a few...but when he's replaced by someone who isn't up to league 2 standard is it not allowed to call for Buchs back? |
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« Reply #23 on: March 18, 2018, 13:56:01 pm » |
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I guess quite a few...but when he's replaced by someone who isn't up to league 2 standard is it not allowed to call for Buchs back?
That wasn't intended to be my point....Just a case of be careful what you wish for... |
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« Reply #24 on: March 18, 2018, 14:09:51 pm » |
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Absolutely agree with you. And that's why putting Turnbull at left back and Poole next to Taylor makes perfect sense. As it worked damn well at Bradford two months ago.
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« Reply #25 on: March 18, 2018, 14:14:55 pm » |
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The truth is it hasn't worked out so Buchs needs to be reinstated to the first team. playing a winger at left back who cant tackle and has no defensive positional play is suicidal.
But Bunny does possess a bit of pace and a solid left foot so he should be played to his strengths. i feel sorry for him in many ways.
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« Reply #26 on: March 18, 2018, 14:31:40 pm » |
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To save me trawling back through old threads ...How many of you guys wanting Buchs back in the team were saying he was past it/not up to league 1 standard before the January window? I'm one who always wanted Buchs in the team. What do you want from your full backs? I want them to be able to defend and get forward second. Facey looks good at doing both aspects but Bunney doesn't. Still happy for Bunney to play but in a left midfield role playing just in front of Buchanan. |
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« Reply #27 on: March 18, 2018, 14:46:26 pm » |
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Last season I wanted us to get a replacement for Buchs, coz I felt he was a bit off the pace. But we haven’t found a replacement. I understand that he and JFH are poles apart and it is therefore unlikely that he will get a recall. So Turnbull at left back is the more likely option. In front of him you WILL need a left winger...not Powell.
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« Reply #28 on: March 18, 2018, 15:25:25 pm » |
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Just had to google him, but yep, Kasim is still with us.
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Facey Taylor Poole Buchs
Ariyibi Kasim McWilliams Foley
O'Toole Van Veen (Long if fit)
And before you say Kasim is rubbish, let's be fair, he has hardly played, Swindon fans thought highly of him when they got the league one play offs, and it can't be half as bad having him in there than the non existent ones we have now. McWilliams will give us some bite, And although Foley isn't an obvious winger he could just be a wide midfielder. I also think its not a coincidence our form at Christmas/ New year improved with him in the team.
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« Reply #29 on: March 18, 2018, 15:33:21 pm » |
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Poole is away with Wales! Kasim needs to stay locked in the cupboard!
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« Reply #30 on: March 18, 2018, 15:35:32 pm » |
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Why does he? Kasim can't be worse than Grimes in centre mid.
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« Reply #31 on: March 18, 2018, 15:50:41 pm » |
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He isn’t as good as Grimes and he brought nothing to the team when he did play. The only reason we’ve still got him is that nobody else wants him!...including Swindon!
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« Reply #32 on: March 18, 2018, 16:40:09 pm » |
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Grimes...our set piece specialist....has scored one goal from open play this season. I was critical of Taylor last season but at least he scored goals.....I just don’t see what Grimes brings to the party.
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« Reply #33 on: March 18, 2018, 16:47:46 pm » |
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He isn’t as good as Grimes and he brought nothing to the team when he did play. The only reason we’ve still got him is that nobody else wants him!...including Swindon!
The only problem with bringing back these players is they are going to need two or three games to get back up to speed and match fitness.It needs doing now before it's too late which it might already be to save us.COYC |
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« Reply #34 on: March 18, 2018, 16:51:34 pm » |
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Grimes...our set piece specialist....has scored one goal from open play this season. I was critical of Taylor last season but at least he scored goals.....I just don’t see what Grimes brings to the party.
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« Reply #35 on: March 18, 2018, 16:56:32 pm » |
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I base this on only two games... But I am adament Turnbull is our best left back. Looked class away to Bradford and Blackburn.
No idea what team we'll see on Tuesday, but like a few others, I'd want a 2 man strikeforce for a change. Not sure if Van Veen is up to playing at the moment though. Did anyone else think he looked injured on Saturday?
Also, Hilda starting is an absolute must in my opinion. Would love to see him and Ariyibi on opposite wings.
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« Reply #36 on: March 18, 2018, 16:58:49 pm » |
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Totally agree should be the first one dropped.As many people have said his set pieces have in general been awful.
Not with Crooks out! |
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« Reply #37 on: March 18, 2018, 17:04:10 pm » |
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For the players sake, JFH must take Bunney out of the firing line if we are playing a back 4. Talk in the pub last night was that if something worked OK, like our defensive line up at Blackburn, Jimmy changes it the next game. If something is clearly not working, like Bunney at left back, he sticks with it Which pub?  |
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« Reply #38 on: March 18, 2018, 17:07:57 pm » |
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Yesterday's poor performance was on the cards from the start, coz JFH got it wrong.
Maloney is a really good player, and I like him. Perhaps Facey is a better player. I find this a difficult one to call, so it needs to be the better defender. I think i would go with Facey with Maloney on the bench.
Bunney is not a left back! His confidence is not good and he should be rested. Buchs is the only real left back, but it looks as though he has been sidelined by JFH and is likely not to get picked.
Perrera should never have played in a deep central role yesterday. Anyway, he is always getting involved with the ref and needs to butt out. Too much like Ishmael Demontagnac - an undoubted talent who is more likely to let you down soon after he has stunned you with a piece of magic. Subs bench for him!
Hoskins I have always liked but he hasn't picked up from where he left off earlier last season when he got that awful knee injury. Players back from serious knee injuries are not as good as they were before!
Grimes - too erratic and I am not convinced. Well done Exeter for getting £1.75m for him!
Powell is not a winger. He is not built like a winger anc does not know how to position himself like a winger. If he isn't given the ball quickly, instead of moving left or right to create space for him to move into, he COMES BACK TOWARDS THE PLAYER WITH THE BALL AND MAKES HIMSELF INEFFECTIVE! He not only did this several times yesterday...he does it in every game!
Battling players is what we need...they will make a team! Foley and McWilliams will give you more commitment. AND WE HAVE TO PLAY 2 MEN UP FRONT JFH! We have Van Veen and Luckasen who may be able to play together or with Long - who may not be available on Tuesday if he has a back problem.
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Facey Taylor Barnett Turnbull
Foley McWilliams O'Toole Ariyibi
Luckassen Van Veen
I have assumed that Buchannan wont get picked and Long will remain injured
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« Reply #39 on: March 18, 2018, 17:10:06 pm » |
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I base this on only two games... But I am adament Turnbull is our best left back. Looked class away to Bradford and Blackburn.
No idea what team we'll see on Tuesday, but like a few others, I'd want a 2 man strikeforce for a change. Not sure if Van Veen is up to playing at the moment though. Did anyone else think he looked injured on Saturday?
Also, Hilda starting is an absolute must in my opinion. Would love to see him and Ariyibi on opposite wings.
Utter despair yesterday, but do agree (and largely unmentioned) thought Pereira had a good game. Trying to take the game by the scruffs, tearing through their midfield. Must be hated by opposition fans and team...on the ref's back at every opportunity. We do need that urgency and commitment in contrast to Crooks seeming attitude...though we need him too! |
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